BET Current: Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, and Barack Obama Make Headlines with New Additions and Powerful Appearances

04/21/2026

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence celebrate the arrival of a new grandbaby, while Barack Obama and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani make a heartwarming appearance in the Bronx. Plus, Karen S. Carter makes history as the first Black woman CEO of Dow Inc.

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BET Current: Bodily Autonomy Under Fire, Brandy Gets Her Star, and Tina Turner’s Legacy Expands

A ProPublica investigation details forced C-sections involving two Black women in Florida, Brandy prepares to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and Tina Turner’s name and catalog enter a new era under a major rights deal.
03/23/2026
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BET Current: Brandy Breaks Her Silence, Megan Recovers, and Tiger Woods Focuses on Treatment

Brandy reflects on her teenage relationship with Wanya Morris in her memoir, Megan Thee Stallion pauses her Broadway run after a health scare, and Tiger Woods announces a break from golf following his DUI arrest.
04/02/2026
01:27

BET Current: Cardi B and Lil’ Kim Share the Stage, Jake Paul Faces Blackface Backlash, Gabrielle Union Mourns Her Father

A surprise Madison Square Garden moment sparks hip-hop unity, Jake Paul draws criticism over blackface comments, and Gabrielle Union shares a heartfelt tribute following her father’s passing.
04/06/2026
02:36

BET Current: Chilli Addresses Trump Donation Backlash, Brandy Reflects on Whitney, and Bow Wow & Lil Mama Reunite

Chilli denies MAGA ties after campaign donation criticism, Brandy shares her final conversation with Whitney Houston, and Bow Wow and Lil Mama spark viral energy in Brooklyn.
03/31/2026
01:43

BET Current: Coachella Brings Black Joy, Kamala Hints at 2028 and Influencer’s Death Sparks Questions

From Tems, Wizkid and Teyana Taylor lighting up the desert to Vice President Kamala Harris addressing 2028 speculation and the tragic death of Ashlee Janae in Tanzania, this week’s headlines span culture and politics.
04/14/2026
02:30

BET Current: Dorothy Butler Gilliam Donates $10K, Godfrey Calls for Cultural Independence, and Keith Lee Makes First Restaurant Investment

The trailblazing Washington Post journalist supports laid-off reporters, comedian Godfrey urges Black creators to build their own platforms, and Keith Lee expands into restaurant ownership.
03/04/2026
01:45

BET Current: Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, and Barack Obama Make Headlines with New Additions and Powerful Appearances

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence celebrate the arrival of a new grandbaby, while Barack Obama and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani make a heartwarming appearance in the Bronx. Plus, Karen S. Carter makes history as the first Black woman CEO of Dow Inc.
04/21/2026
01:27

BET Current: Megan Thee Stallion’s Broadway Debut, Pinky Cole’s Bankruptcy Battle, and ICE Deployment Sparks Debate

Megan Thee Stallion makes history in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Pinky Cole fights a creditor during her Chapter 11 case, and controversy grows over the presence of Black ICE agents at U.S. airports.
03/26/2026
01:52

BET Current: NAACP Makes Historic Move as Halle Bailey and K. Michelle Make Headlines

The civil rights organization calls for Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment, Halle Bailey celebrates softness and Black love in You Meet in Tuscany, and K. Michelle returns to BET with something to say.
04/10/2026
01:45

The Impact Report: Reparations Challenge Advances, Conversion Therapy Ban Overturned, and Birthright Citizenship Debate Intensifies

A federal judge allows a lawsuit against Evanston’s reparations program to proceed, the Supreme Court sides with a challenge to Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, and courts continue weighing efforts to restrict birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
04/02/2026
01:55

The Impact Report: War Powers Debate, Georgia’s 25-Point Swing and DEI Rollbacks on Campus

House Democrats push to limit military escalation in Iran, Republicans hold Georgia’s 14th district amid a major shift toward Democrats, and the University of Missouri strips funding from Black student groups as 2028 tax battles take shape.
04/10/2026
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